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lilhorsefly1 06-02-2012 08:34 PM

engine swap
 
will the mgt 8.0 fit on the 4.6 savage

Voxmagna 06-02-2012 10:24 PM

RE: engine swap
 
It should, mounting the pipe to the manifold is my question

Goatcrapp 06-03-2012 12:08 AM

RE: engine swap
 
different pipe - need the 8'0's header and exhaust

but honestly, why would you swap out an mgt 8.0 engine into a savage?  I love it, don't get me wrong... and ported, these motors can be amazing... but the savage has so many established swaps out there, including several LRP options that'll embarass the stock 8.0...   just wondering why you would bother.

if it's just something you have around - go for it.  you can even make the exhaust work if you're willing to cut it up and use a high temp flex hose

Voxmagna 06-03-2012 06:36 AM

RE: engine swap
 

[quote]ORIGINAL: Goatcrapp

different pipe - need the 8'0's header and exhaust

but honestly, why would you swap out an mgt 8.0 engine into a savage? because of torque. :D

with the 8.0, achieving high rpm is your only problem.

Goatcrapp I'm guessing you run at FBF, yes?



Goatcrapp 06-03-2012 08:37 AM

RE: engine swap
 
yeah, FBF, a couple of spots in queens, and whenever i find a parks restoration project nearby, which is a guaranteed 4-5 months worth of gravel hills, etc  :D

Voxmagna 06-03-2012 01:51 PM

RE: engine swap
 
what you got, truck cars or buggy?

lilhorsefly1 06-03-2012 10:25 PM

RE: engine swap
 
have a savage x ss  that im building, what size lrp engine you think would make it rip

Voxmagna 06-04-2012 04:28 AM

RE: engine swap
 
.32, i dont like seeing Bajas blow past me like I'm standing still

Nachiappan 06-04-2012 09:10 AM

RE: engine swap
 
Hi there, I'm from Malaysia & I have been following this forum for sometime now. Its been very informative & educational and I have learnt alot about my MT.
I run a Thunder Tiger S50 with a 8.2cc (50 engine) and would like to change to LRP Nitro Engine ZR.32 Spec.2 with Pullstart.<div>I would like to what I need to change e.g mounting block, clutch bell/clutch, tuned pipe/manifoldto accomodate the LRP engine?</div><div>Regards,</div><div>Nachi</div>

Voxmagna 06-04-2012 10:04 AM

RE: engine swap
 
:eek: save your self the energy, please just buy a rotor-start system or dual starter like the mgt4.6.

i prefer the MGTs fan blade fly wheel for better cooling

Pipe: JP-4, ERCM, Buku

The_Shark 07-02-2012 10:17 PM

RE: engine swap
 
after just getting my mgt 8.0 I will say for immediate and incredible torque, nothing is going to beat it, nothing, but it is not going to be as fast as a good .21-.32, it just can't spin those rpm's and for a rig that was not built for it, i think this engine will just blow the drive train apart.

Voxmagna 07-03-2012 06:53 AM

RE: engine swap
 
Just re-gear, also try contacting ERCM about gaining more rpm out of the 8.0 block

Goatcrapp 07-03-2012 07:09 AM

RE: engine swap
 
I'll dig up the info i had, but i had my 8.0 mill ported/polished.  While it's not turning 25k rpm's like some motors out there, its definitely pulling higher revs as a result.<br type="_moz"/>

Voxmagna 07-03-2012 09:17 AM

RE: engine swap
 
Did you get the crankshaft lightened/grinded

Goatcrapp 07-03-2012 09:35 AM

RE: engine swap
 
I believe so - i'll dig out the spec sheet.  It was a rebuilder that was recommended from this forum, ages ago

wildwilly420 10-06-2012 06:24 PM

RE: engine swap
 
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I had R&amp;B Modds do the extreme modd to my 8.0.I got 50% more power on the low end and 1,000 more rpm on the high.And it is insane.I have had 4 of these sent out to different modd companies and the best performance wise, was R&amp;B</p>


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